Homestay closed for violating DC’s order

Kodagu: Kodagu deputy commissioner Annies Kanmani Joy had recently ordered the closure of all homestays and resorts in Kodagu, to control the spread of the novel coronavirus in the district. In violation of this order, a homestay was running near Hulithala in the Maragodu panchayat limits. Tourism officer Raghavendra and staff member Ashwath, in coordination with Madikeri Rural police sub-inspector Chandrashekhar and personnel raided the homestay at 10.30 pm on Saturday, and closed it. The homestay is run by Bharati. A case has been registered against the owner and three tourists from Mysuru, Vivek, Anil and Avinash, who were staying there since three days. Neighbours complained against these tourists as they were disturbed due to the use of a drone camera by them. The Homestay Association has complained to the tourism department and the rural police against the homestay and the tourists. The Homestay Association has requested residents to complain immediately if any tourism activities are found to be taking place in any part of the district.
Meanwhile, to restrict the entry of outsiders into the district, the Kodagu district administration imposed more restrictions from Sunday. Foreign returnees should compulsorily go for 7 days institutional quarantine, and returnees from outside the state should remain in home quarantine for 14 days. Those coming in from other districts must remain in home quarantine for 7 days. The task forces at the village and town levels are empowered to take timely decisions, and to keep a vigil on the entry of outsiders into Kodagu.